Sterlco SGBD Series Batch Gravimetric Blenders - Manual (Page 32)

BLN1-600 Chapter 3: Installation 32 of 110
3. Remove lifting strap.
4. If equipped; adjust the four leveling bolts on the floor stand blender support rails.
5. Mount the material conveying system receivers on the top of the blender supply
hoppers.
6. Align the weigh hopper on the load cell brackets with air cylinder toward rear of
blender. Carefully adjust the load cell brackets to ensure that the weigh hopper is
centered on the brackets without rocking. If for some reason the locating tabs do not
align with the weigh hopper, they can easily be loosened and adjusted.
7. Check the slide gate metering assemblies to ensure they are not damaged, and will
slide back and forth freely. These are the most important items on the blender,
besides the load cell and weigh hopper assemblies.
Site Requirements
This section describes site requirements in detail. These requirements are broken down into
mechanical mounting, electrical connections and pneumatic connections. Since the Slide Gate
Blender is available in several different mounting arrangements, it is necessary for the reader
to become familiar with the different arrangements.
Mounting Configurations
The Slide Gate Blending System is available in (3) three basic mounting arrangements. They
are:
• Machine Mount
• Mezzanine Mount
• Floor Mount
Machine Mount
In a machine mounting application of the Slide Gate unit, there are a few items to review
before placement and mounting of the blending system begins.
First, verify the machine flange dimensions match the Slide Gate blender flange (if the
optional pre-drilled holes were ordered). The Slide Gate blender can also be equipped with an
optional cast throat section with a drain port. This will bolt under the bottom plate of the
blender.
Verify that the machine throat is physically capable of supporting the Slide Gate blending
system with a full load of material and vacuum loading equipment installed.
• While in operation, the slide gate blender applies horizontal and vertical
pressures to the mounting flange. If there is a question as to the mechanical
stability of a mounting flange, contact the manufacturer’s engineering
department.
Verify all clearances on the top and beside the processing machine. This is to insure that all
motors, hoppers, control panels, etc. have adequate room for proper operation and servicing.
Refer to the assembly drawing with the unit for actual height and width dimensions.
• Use extreme care when tightening bolts on top of the load cells so you do not
spring the load cells. The load cells are extremely delicate and should be
treated with care!